First, we learn how Wisconsin’s food banks are bracing for hard times. Then, two educators share why they believe language learning is central to the Wisconsin Idea in the face […]

The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill banning students from using cell phones in public schools. In a first for the tribe, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin released lake sturgeon into a lake on their reservation. And, people gathered in Milwaukee County to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Harvey Wiley continues his investigations into food adulteration and safety in the manufacture of fermented beverages (wine, beer, and whiskey), as well as canned good. But a new President aims […]

Older Americans are often the victims of ageist attitudes. Then, a new UW department forms to improve treatment of larynx disorders. Then, we learn about possible cures for disease coming out of cell therapy research at the UW.

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First, we check in on how layoffs and funding cuts are affecting special education in Wisconsin. Then, borrowers are seeing their credit scores drop for the second year in a […]

Solar farms in three Wisconsin communities are facing pushback from residents. And some legislators want to give locals more power in siting green energy projects. A proposed bill could help more teens earn college credits while they are in high school. And, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a property dispute that could have ramifications for tribal sovereignty.

Harvey Wiley is appointed as Chief Chemist for the Agriculture Department of the US Government. He is tasked with examining the country’s milk supply and a new product which is […]

Tech expert Beth D’Angelo is back to talk about the amount of bot-generated content on the internet, and what that means for our experience online. Then, Jay Ratchman from Camera Casino in Oshkosh, talks about mirrorless cameras. Finally, we hear from photojournalist Jim Koepnick about taking pictures of people and planes.

First, we get information for taxpayers and Social Security recipients navigating reduced services during the government shutdown. Then, two music industry experts talk about a new bill aimed at capping […]